When is the last time you did something crazy? I ask, because I just witnessed a whole other level of crazy. 371, somewhat crazy, people jumped into the 65° waters of Lake Huron and swam around Mackinac Island. That’s a total of 8.2 miles! Swimming 8.2 miles is a feat in itself. Combine that with …
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Are You A “Swamp Thing”? Or A “River Liver”?
Michigan is the Great Lakes state. We thrive on fresh water. No salt. No sharks. No jellyfish. While we have plenty of fresh water, we also have our share of swamps. Recently, I was asked, “do I want my life to be like a river or a swamp? ” A River receives fresh water and …
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An Inspiring Swim Around Mackinac Island
Sometimes, the craziest ideas lead to the best of times! I’ve gotta say, the Mackinac Island Swim seemed crazy, and to over 230 swimmers, it was the best! Eric Hansen, along with Jon Vos, had an idea to swim around the island. This was to be a fun swim, not a timed event, and to …
Sometimes Life Brings Some Pretty Tricky Footing
Living in Michigan, if you want to run outside, it means that sometimes you have to run in the snow. The other day, I was running on a path that I’ve run hundreds of times. It’s paved, but when its snow covered, it makes for some very tricky footing. It turns a normal 15 foot …
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Be Grateful For Yellow Snow
I’m Tommy, and I run by faith. Recently, I was out for a run after a fresh 5 inch West Michigan snowfall. With the thick snow hanging from the tress, it was a blanket of Pure Michigan white . Well, except for the little pile of yellow snow. Sorry to ruin your Normal Rockwell moment, …
My New Favorite Trail
We all put up with some pretty crappy weather in Michigan. Yet, in spite of months of grey skies, we reap the blessing of summer! In reality, God created something special with Michigan. It really is a beautiful place to live. And, a beautiful place to explore and run! Recently, my wife, daughter and I …
Angels Wear Running Shoes
We wear Red shirts. We have an epic playlist of 80’s music, packs of Twizzlers, Gu and Clif Bars. We are Angels for My Team Triumph and ready for 26.2 miles at the Grand Rapids Marathon. “myTEAM TRIUMPH is an athletic ride-along program created for children, teens, adults, and veterans with disabilities who would normally …
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